The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has concluded its State House of Assembly primary elections across Abia State’s 24 constituencies.
The governorship result is expected to be announced today, 24th May 2026.
The exercise, which featured both consensus arrangements and direct primaries in some constituencies, was conducted peacefully and without rancour.
Briefing journalists at the PDP Secretariat in Umuahia, Abia State Chairman Elder Abraham Amah expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the primaries.
He noted that party members displayed maturity and commitment throughout the exercise.
Declaring the results, the Chairman of the Election Committee, Hon. Chris Nnadi, represented by the committee’s secretary, Hon. Okafor Onowu, announced the emergence of candidates for the 2027 State House of Assembly election.
Among those declared winners were Anastasia Ozoemena for Aba Central State Constituency, Gracelyn Oko for Ohafia North, Ekwuribe Ifeanyi for Umuahia South, and Joe Ukpai Kalu for Ohafia South.
Others include: Kalu Uche for Arochukwu, Enyinnaya Apollos for Obingwa West, Chizuru Okey Kalu for Aba North, and Daniel Ajunwa for Aba South, among others.
Party officials commended delegates and stakeholders for ensuring a smooth and transparent process. They expressed optimism that the party would emerge stronger ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The PDP also confirmed that the governorship result would be announced on 24th May 2026.
PDP Concludes Abia Assembly Primaries, Set to Announce Guber Result Today
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